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Murcia Royal Casino (Real Casino de Murcia)
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Illa Fantasia
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Museo Julio Romero de Torres
L'Eixample District
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Mountain of the Jews (Montjuïc)
- Montjuïc ranks among Barcelona’s best spots for panoramic views.
- Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to do a fair bit of walking.
- Don’t forget to bring sun protection for exploring Montjuïc’s parks and outdoor areas.
- The Montjuïc cable car and funicular are both wheelchair accessible.
Inquisition Museum (Museo Del Castillo De San Jorge)
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Murcia Cathedral (Catedral de Murcia)
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Loro Park (Loro Parque)
Tenerife’s Loro Park is one of the island’s biggest attractions and makes an easy day trip from Gran Canaria. Home to over 200 penguins and 350 species of parrot (the largest collections of both animals in the world), the park has an enormous variety of animals including sharks, alligators, jaguars and silverback gorillas.
There’s a lot to see at Loro Park and you’ll easily fill a day. Visit Planet Penguin (the biggest replica of the Antarctic continent ever constructed) or watch the antics of the killer whales in the Orca Ocean. Plants lovers will enjoy the Orchidarium - home to more than 1,000 orchids year round. Kids are also well catered for at Kinderlandia – an African-style village and jungle dedicated solely to their enjoyment.
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Loro Park is in Tenerife's north and is well signposted as you head north in the direction of Puerto del la Cruz. Alternatively the Loro Parque Express (train) picks people up free of charge from the Plaza Reyes Catolicos, in Puerto de la Cruz every 20 minutes from 9am onward.
Tenerife's capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife is easily reached by ferry (jet-foil) from Agaete, Gran Canaria's north-western port, in just one hour. To get to Agaete by car, follow highway GC-2 north in a westerly direction.
Mundo Aborigen
Mundo Aborigen is a reconstruction of an ancient Canarian village inhabited by the Guanches (the orginal population of the Canaries).
Located in a scenic area overlooking the Barranco de Fataga, the island’s biggest gorge, Mundo Aborigen recreates the lives of the Guanches through life-size figures depicted in various scenes of domestic life.
Following a trail through the park, visitors learn about the guanches culture and religion as well as their everyday activities such as growing crops, tending to animals and taking part in rituals.
Mundo Aborigen is between San Fernando (Maspalomas) and Fataga and is best reached by car or taxi from Maspalomas on highway GC-60.
It's located just before the lookout (mirador), which has stunning views over the beautiful valley of Fataga.
Museo de la Naturaleza y El Hombre (Nature and Man Museum)
The museum’s top attraction is an exhibit devoted to the life and culture of the Guanche, the aboriginal people who inhabited Tenerife before it was taken over by European conquerors. Of particular interest were the peculiar funeral rituals undertaken by the Guanche and there is a sizable collection of Guanche mummies and skulls on display, preserved by an ancient process of soaking the bodies in pine resin and salt and leaving them to dry in the sun. A wealth of additional archeological finds are also on display, including primitive ceramics, fossils, a megalodon shark tooth and items belonging to the Guanche Kings.
Municipal Museum (Museo del Patrimonio Municipal)
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Museo Carmen Thyssen
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Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao
Founded in 1908, the Fine Arts Museum that you see today didn't come into being until 1945, when it merged with the Modern Art Museum, moving to its current location in the corner of Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park. Home to more than 10,000 works, the museum is the perfect compliment to the Guggenheim: The Fine Arts Museum is intimate and traditional, focused primarily on local artists, while the Guggenheim is grand, abstract and largely features international pieces.
Indeed, among the Museo de Bellas Arte's galleries, you will find a more conventional museum collection (compared to the Guggenheim), ranging from paintings to sculptures, engravings, drawings and more. The bulk of these were amassed when the two original museums merged, and then via acquisitions and donations over the years, especially from local artists. And while the majority of the collection features Spanish and Basque artwork, you'll also come across Flemish and other international pieces as well.
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Itálica
- Itálica is a must-visit for history buffs and those with an interest in archaeology.
- The archaeological site is free for European Union residents; there’s a small entrance fee for everyone else.
- Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking over uneven surfaces.
- Remember to protect yourself from the sun and drink plenty of water.
Independence Plaza
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Mundaka
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Lobos Island
- Lobos Island is ideal for active travelers and anyone seeking peace and quiet.
- Hikers should stick to signposted routes to help protect the landscape.
- Snorkeling equipment, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards are usually included in sightseeing cruise packages.
- Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat—there is very little shade on the island.
- Restrooms are located at the visitor center. There’s a small restaurant in the island’s only settlement, El Puertito.